In this excerpt from the March 2020 episode (    • Ask the Vet - Boots in turnout, cocon...   ) of Ask the Vet, Dr. Gray and SmartPaker Dan go deep on PSSM Types 1 and 2. They talk about the differences in the types, which type is better/worse for a horse to have (if there is such a thing), the breeds of horses that are typically affected by each type, how a veterinarian diagnoses it, and one excellent resource to visit if you want to know more about PSSM in horses.

Additional reading/watching material mentioned in the video:
Horse Health Library: PSSM in Horses - Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy 1 & 2: https://www.smartpakequine.com/learn-...

Horse Health Library Videos: https://www.smartpakequine.com/learn-...

SmartPak Blogs- Ask the Vet – Boots in turnout, coconut oil, PSSM, and more! – March 2020: https://www.smartpakequine.com/blog/a...

Ask the Vet - Signs of "tying up" vs signs of colic:    • Ask the Vet - Signs of "tying up" vs ...  

Michigan State University research article on PSSM Type 1: https://cvm.msu.edu/research/faculty-...

Ask the Vet - Sugary treat alternatives for horses:    • Ask the Vet - Sugary treat alternativ...  

Ask the Vet - How to interpret hay analysis:    • Ask the Vet - How to interpret hay an...  

Ask the Vet - Steaming vs soaking hay:    • Ask the Vet - Steaming vs soaking hay  

Ask the Vet - All about grazing muzzles:    • Ask the Vet - All about grazing muzzles  

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